Amami Rabbit Flea vs Banded Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amami Rabbit Flea | Banded Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocephalides nakagawai | Chrysochroa buqueti |
| Order | Siphonaptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pulicidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Amami Rabbit Flea
A flea species associated with the endangered Amami rabbit on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Part of the unique fauna of the Amami Islands, which harbor many endemic species.
Did You Know?
This flea's fate is tied to that of the critically endangered Amami rabbit, one of the world's most primitive living rabbits found only on two small Japanese islands.
Banded Jewel Beetle
A large, spectacularly iridescent beetle with red, green, and blue metallic bands. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its wing cases are used to make traditional Thai jewelry and decorative art called 'beetle wing embroidery.'